Filipino Christian Living 1 Reviewer

Flashcards based on the Filipino Christian Living 1 first quarter reviewer covering FCL paradigms, system history, symbolisms, and core building blocks.

Star on Our Lady’s Veil

Symbolizes Mary as the Star Of the Sea who brought the light of Christ to the darkened world and leads us to the safe port of Heaven.

Christian in Living

The FCL pillar stating that Perpetualites are called to live by a Christ-like Life.

Catholic in Doctrine

The FCL pillar that promotes ecumenism by building relationships and communication between Christian denominations.

Filipino in Character

The FCL pillar reflecting inculturation, wherein the Catholic faith is integrated into Filipino culture.

Perpetualite in Virtue

The FCL pillar teaching Perpetualites to habitually practice the institution’s eight core values.

Vertical Beam of the Cross

Stands for the relationship between God and the Perpetualite.

Horizontal Beam of the Cross

Stands for the relationship between the Perpetualite and others: persons and the environment.

Equilateral Triangle (FCL Paradigm)

Stands for the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), the Holy Family, and the three angles of integral Perpetualite formation (HEAD-HEART-HAND).

HEAD

The dimension of integral Perpetualite formation that educates the intellect using knowledge, comprehension, and intellectual skills.

HEART

The dimension of integral Perpetualite formation that inspires the heart through emotional aspects such as feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.

HAND

The dimension of integral Perpetualite formation that moves to action by promoting physical movement, coordination, and motor-skills for the common good.

Circle (FCL Paradigm)

Stands for God, the Alpha and the Omega, as the center of our lives, surrounding the UPHS motto: Character Building is Nation Building.

UPHS Logo/Seal

Stands for the UPHS family, including students, faculty, non-teaching personnel, and the administration.

Red Tunic

The color worn by virgins at the time of Christ, featured on the Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

Dark Blue Mantle

The color worn by mothers in Palestine, reflecting the motherhood of Mary on the Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

Mary’s Eyes

Large eyes turned toward us always, symbolizing Mary's loving attention towards all our troubles.

Mary’s Left Hand

Supports Christ possessively as His mother and acts as a comforting hand for everyone who calls on Her.

Christ’s Clasped Hands to Mary

Signify that God entrusts to Mary the graces He wishes to give us.

Michael Marchi

The altar-boy who had the answer that led the Redemptorists into the history of the Icon.

CHED Charter

Received by the University of Perpetual Help System during the 10th Death Anniversary of Dr. Josefina Tamayo.

Founder’s Creed

The summary principle to '~Always seize the present and make the most of everyday~'.

Co-Founder’s Creed

The summary principle that '~To avoid troubles, always follow the rules~'.

Infant Jesus (Perpetualite Seal)

Symbolic of the youth who must be nurtured by a devoted and loving Mary, representing the university's motherly care and love.

Laurel Leaves Branches

Signify excellence pursued by the university in academics, leadership, and human relations.

Maroon (Institutional Color)

Symbolizes the red blood of courage, vigor, and determination.

White (Institutional Color)

Symbolizes purity in the Perpetualite seal cameo.

Gold (Institutional Color)

Symbolizes generosity, abundance, hope, and vision.

Fortitude

A quality where a courageous person resists harmful influences, withstands difficulties, acts positively to overcome obstacles, and undertakes great deeds.

Audacity

A quality where a person sets out and completes a course of action after assessing facts and risks, convinced they can achieve a genuine good.

Prudence

A quality where a person weighs favorable and unfavorable consequences before making a decision, then acts or refrains according to that decision.

Patriotism

Giving honor and service to defend a country's values while adopting the noble aspirations of every country in the world.

Responsibility

Accepting the intentional or unintentional consequences of one's actions so others benefit or do not suffer, while remaining concerned about those influenced.

Respect

Acting or refraining from acting so as not to harm and instead benefit oneself and others according to rights, status, and circumstances.

Modesty

Recognizing the value of one's own privacy, respecting that of others, and protecting privacy from the gaze of others.

Justice

Striving constantly to give others what is their due so they can fulfill their duties and exercise their rights as persons.

Optimist

A person who has confidence and can identify positive elements and opportunities for improvement.

Understanding

A basic value for turning knowledge into wisdom and establishing deep, meaningful connections with people.

Generosity

Acting unselfishly and cheerfully for the benefit of others—embodying a true Helper of God.